This department plays a critical role in helping to break down the barriers to health care faced by low-income patients, uninsured and underinsured Latinos and other individuals in need that come to La Clínica. Services include; HIV case management; entitlements assistance; housing assistance, referrals for food, clothing, medicine, and medical equipment. The Patient Support Services Unit staff educates and enrolls eligible clients into Medicaid, Medicare and other programs, and helps patients apply for pharmaceutical company assistance programs.

In addition, the Unit provides direct health education services targeting mostly patients with Diabetes, overweight and Obesity problems, patients with or at risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and /or obesity have the opportunity to attend cooking classes, support groups and exercise sessions that help them to improve their health and to adopt healthier life styles.

For more information on Patient Support Services, please contact Marco Castro, MPH, Patient Support Services Manager at 202-448-2820 or mcastro@lcdp.org.

 La Clínica also provides patients living with HIV/AIDS treatment and counseling , as well as HIV/AIDS testing for those questioning their status.